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S9931 - Wulfenite on Calcite - $2300
Ahumada Mine, Los Lamentos District, Chihuahua, Mexico
Overall Size: 10.3 x 5.7 cm
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The pursuit to find first-rate Los Lamentos wulfenites has never been easy since truly exceptional
specimens are elusive in private collections and on the current mineral market, here it is the pyramidal
crystal habit of such length (1.5 cm) that catches attention against snow-white calcite. Like the Red
Cloud mine in Arizona, the Ahumada mine is one of the few major wulfenite localities that is sought after
by collectors, but for two radically different visual reasons making a comparison impossible. Easily
recognizable collectible for centuries to come, so you can safely assume that the one shown with its
aesthetic beauty will remain valuable. If you're looking for something special...
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S9932 - Azurite with Malachite - $1100
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
Overall Size: 8.7 x 7.5 cm
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Probably collected before or in the early 1900's comes this gorgeous specimen. Hard to imagine a prettier
association piece for the cabinet putting Bisbee azurite/malachite combos in a league apart from others.
The elegant royal-blue clusters gravitate toward the upper half of velvety green matrix often seen in specimens
from here. Apparent these days are the lack of fine examples available due in part to age. This one was held
back for years by a private collector. A classy and slick looking piece, in all not a bad price for what you get!
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S9934 - Chrysocolla after Azurite with Wulfenite - $750 SOLD
Whim Creek Mine, Western Australia, Australia
Overall Size: 9.5 x 7.7 cm
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Think for a second how interesting these chrysocolla pseudomorphs after azurites are, and then notice
they aren't typical prismatic crystals, but instead complete rosettes! Reaching up to 2.3 cm in length, all
well defined. Plus small sharp bright orange wulfenites add greatly for display or mineralogical interest.
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S9935 - Calcite with Fluorite - $250
Moscona Mine, Villabona, Spain
Overall Size: 7 x 5.8 cm
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Rimmed by translucent to transparent lustrous white calcites up to 2.3 cm across twisting artistically like
a sculpture. Clearly distinctive for the two minerals and definitely worth acquiring. 7 x 5.8 cm in size.
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S9936 - Fluorite - $110
Melchor, Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico
Overall Size: 5.5 x 4.4 cm
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Very colorful for a fluorite! Transparent, glassy and sharp cubic crystals up to 1.7 cm in length have grown
connected as a cluster. Splendid rich purple color of gemlike appearance, displaying well several ways.
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S9937 - Cassiterite with Muscovite - $625 SOLD
Xuebaoding, Sichuan Province, China
Overall Size: 9.3 x 4 cm
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As we all know abundant cassiterites from the mountainous region have been available in recent years,
therefore, it isn't difficult to fill the gap. The challenging part is finding the right specimen with that extra
feature, in the case here the spray of muscovite is fairly atypical, protruding from alike matrix. Undamaged
gleaming twin of cassiterite measures 3.6 x 3.5 cm in overall size. The growth as a pair is unique.
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S9938 - Fluorite with Pyrite - $300
Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan Province, China
Overall Size: 10.2 x 4.5 cm
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Remarkable specimen comprising of bright purple phantoms which are easy to see with the smooth
flat faces on each cube that greatly strengthen its invisible properties, no hype, this piece has unreal
glass-like qualities! Nicely mounted at 2 x 1.7 cm to show all sides except the base. Fluorite is sought
after for good reason; the species is wonderful for the purpose of display. No damage.
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S9939 - Malachite after Azurite - $200
Chingola Mine, Zambia
Overall Size: 4 x 2.7 cm
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Interesting pseudomorph in a ball-shaped aggregate, different! Rarely do sharp and even surfaces
occur when the two minerals of malachite replace azurite. A genuine sample out of Africa passing
to a well-known collector, details will be provided at the time of sale.
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S9940 - Corundum (Var. Sapphire) - $500
Ihosy, Madagascar
Overall Size: 7.7 x 5.2 cm
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Richly saturated intense rich deep magenta crystal of 2.2 x 1.7 cm in size is frozen in lustrous black schist
matrix measuring 7.7 x 5.2 cm in overall size. Very pleasing mineral of showy contrast sure to liven up the
case as the glassy faces can be seen via the reflection in the photos. Need correct light for proper color.
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S9941 - Pyrite with Magnetite - $150 SOLD
Brosso Mine, Torino Province, Italy
Overall Size: 6.6 x 3.2 cm
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Here we have two choice species, octahedral yellow pyrite and dodecahedral black magnetite side by
side in metallic-looking crystals of strikingly individual form. Super for Italy, in good condition.
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